Clemson started strong in its first NCAA Softball Tournament on Friday with an 8-0 win over Troy in five innings to move on in the winner’s bracket of the Tuscaloosa (Alabama) Regional.
The Tigers looked impressive in their first ever postseason game with a stellar performance form Valerie Cagle in the circle and at the plate. She pitched four scoreless innings, allowed one hit and struck out 10 while hitting a pair of two-run home runs.
Clemson plays No. 3 overall seed Alabama at noon on Saturday for a spot in the regional championship game at Rhoads Softball Stadium.